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Law Day Activities

National Law Day -- May 1

Florida's Juror Appreciation Month -- May 2005

The American Jury: We the People in Action is the theme for 2005 Law Day activities.

As part of the Florida celebration of Law Day, Chief Justice Barbara J. Pariente proclaimed May 2005 as Juror Appreciation Month. A copy of the Proclamation emphasizing the vital role of jurors in our justice system is available online.

Please also see the March 17, 2005 press release regarding Law Day and Juror Appreciation Month events.

Jury Orientation Video/Audio

Title: Jury Service: A Privilege and a Responsibility
Length: 10 minutes; 45 seconds
Windows Media: Broadband Regular Quality (23.3 MB)
(Broadband Highest Quality (78.4 MB) downloading may be difficult)
Real: Broadband Regular Quality (68.5MB) or Dial-up Audio Only (3.8 MB)
(Note: There is a short delay at the beginning of the video/audio)

Public Service Announcement Regarding Jury Service

Length: 37 seconds
Windows Media: Regular Quality (1.38 MB) or Audio Only (440 KB)
(High Quality (4.58 MB) downloading may be difficult)
Real: High Quality (4.56 MB) or Regular Quality (1.43 MB)

The Florida Jury System in History
(Provided by the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society)

Links to Law Day Information Available Online: